The Foreign Ministry of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus expressed regret over the United States’ decision to extend by one year its decision to lift the arms supply embargo on the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus.
In its statement, the ministry said steps should be taken that take the delicate balances in the Eastern Mediterranean into account and contribute to the region’s security and stability during a period of tensions in the Middle East.
Call for balance in the Eastern Mediterranean
The statement called for avoiding steps that ignore the realities on the island and in the region, disregard the Turkish Cypriot people and fuel arms buildup.
The Foreign Ministry of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus called on all relevant international parties to contribute to establishing peace and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean. The ministry stressed that a fair and balanced policy should be pursued that takes into account the existence of two separate states and two peoples on the island.
The statement also said that the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus would continue to take the necessary steps with determination to protect the security and interests of the Turkish Cypriot people, in cooperation and solidarity with Türkiye.